Cam Choices For 327 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68CST327 · 07-01-2003, 07:06 PM

(darn search function being disabled

)

Well, I'll be in the market for a cam soon. When I had my truck at the mechanics last time he said the lobes on my cam were pretty worn down. Major power robber

So when I get enough money saved up, it's time for a new cam (and while I'm at it, maybe new heads and rods too

).

I seem to remember the Crane Energizer 272 being highly recommended for a 327. Sounds pretty good to me:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=CRN%2D100052

Any suggestions?

cableguy0 · 07-01-2003, 08:56 PM

i wouldnt run that cam in a stock motor with stock heads and a stock convertor it will actually slow you down look for something with under 220 duration @.050 the lunati truck avenger cams are a good grind for a truck unless you plan to do other mods that cam is too big for a truck

68CST327 · 07-01-2003, 10:10 PM

Yeah, I'm thinking about the World Products S/R Torquer heads combined with around a 2200 rpm torque converter.

crazy longhorn · 07-01-2003, 11:50 PM

I ran the Energizer 272 in a 327 , with a set of z 28/lt1 castings. the truck had 3.73 gears, & a saginaw 4spd. 216 dur @ .050, & a mid 450s lift gave it a slight cammy sound (more so when cold). that thing pulled like crazy! crazyL

68CST327 · 07-01-2003, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cableguy0
i wouldnt run that cam in a stock motor with stock heads and a stock convertor it will actually slow you down look for something with under 220 duration @.050 the lunati truck avenger cams are a good grind for a truck unless you plan to do other mods that cam is too big for a truck

Actually, the Crane cam has a 216 duration @.050.

[EDIT] Noticed CL posted that already.

Eddie H. · 07-02-2003, 10:31 PM

I personally prefer the old reliable factory 350 horse 327 hydraulic cam that was used in the mid 60's Vettes, Very driveable and they make the little 327 run like a scalded dog. They're still available from GM and Crane also makes a copy of it.

07-01-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Cam Choices For 327 (darn search function being disabled ) Well, I'll be in the market for a cam soon. When I had my truck at the mechanics last time he said the lobes on my cam were pretty worn down. Major power robber So when I get enough money saved up, it's time for a new cam (and while I'm at it, maybe new heads and rods too ). I seem to remember the Crane Energizer 272 being highly recommended for a 327. Sounds pretty good to me: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=CRN%2D100052 Any suggestions?

07-01-2003, 08:56 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	i wouldnt run that cam in a stock motor with stock heads and a stock convertor it will actually slow you down look for something with under 220 duration @.050 the lunati truck avenger cams are a good grind for a truck unless you plan to do other mods that cam is too big for a truck __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-01-2003, 11:50 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I ran the Energizer 272 in a 327 , with a set of z 28/lt1 castings. the truck had 3.73 gears, & a saginaw 4spd. 216 dur @ .050, & a mid 450s lift gave it a slight cammy sound (more so when cold). that thing pulled like crazy! crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-02-2003, 10:31 PM	#6
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I personally prefer the old reliable factory 350 horse 327 hydraulic cam that was used in the mid 60's Vettes, Very driveable and they make the little 327 run like a scalded dog. They're still available from GM and Crane also makes a copy of it. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

07-01-2003, 10:10 PM	#3
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Yeah, I'm thinking about the World Products S/R Torquer heads combined with around a 2200 rpm torque converter.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.